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PC-98 Page 2 Mazch 5, 1998 single family homes located at the base of steeper slopes. Those portions of the site not planned for residential development consists of azeas of steep slopes, azchaeological reserves, and open space buffer azeas which aze located between residential azeas and higher intensity land uses, such as the planned Alii Highway extension. These open space resources would be connected by an internal trail system, and integrated through uniform landscape design guidelines which would be enforced through restrictive covenants. Buffer azeas would also protect the azchaeological resources. Archaeological signage, in conjunction with the trail system, is planned to convey the cultural and historic significance of the project area to visitors and residents. Approximately 25 percent of the project would remain as open space. Access to the subject property will be provided by two entryways off of Kamehameha III Road. The primary mauka access is planned at the Kamehameha III Road/Keali' i Street intersection. A secondary mauka access off Kamehameha III Road is proposed approximately 450 feet mauka of the makai boundary. In addition, two additional points of access onto the proposed Alii Highway will be provided in the later phases of the development. The proposed Alii Highway will traverse along the makai boundary of the project site. Lands to the south of the subject property aze zoned RS-15 and RM-3, and lands to the west are zoned RS-7.5, RM-1, RM-3 and V-4. Lands to the north and southwest aze zoned for single family residential. The property is located mauka of Alii Drive and there is no visual impact to the ocean due to the topographical nature of the project site and design standazds. The proposed development will not adversely impact any recreational or visual resources along the shoreline and coastal ecosystems. All utilities and services are available to the property. The He' eia Waste Water Treatment Plant, which is owned by the applicant, will service the project. The General Plan document identifies the Keauhou-Kona areas as a major resort destination. The Genera] Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designates the azea for Urban Expansion and Low Density Urban Development. The Kona Regional Plan recommends a residential density of 18 units per acre (RES-18). The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the entire region to be within Zone "X", an area determined to be outside the 500-yeaz flood plain. The State Department of Agriculture Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) Map classifies the southeastern end of the property as "Other Important Agricultural Land" and the remainder is "Unclassified". The Land Use Study Bureau determined that one-third of the subject lands is "E" or "Very Poor" and the remaining two-thirds of the property is "D" or "Poor". The soils aze classified as Punalu'u, Kaimu and A'a. Neazly 85 percent of the subject property is covered by Kaimu, a stony peat over the a' a that is a thin organic soil varying from 3 to 8 inches in thickness with rapid water permeability and slow runoff. Bill No. 186 was introduced on the .ianuary 15, 1998 Planning Committee agenda, and Draft 2, which includes standard language used in similaz zonings and the fair share contributions, was